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Now Brewing – Senior Accountant, SCTC Accounting!
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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition but also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Job Description
Starbucks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior accountant to join the SCTC accounting team. As a senior accountant, you will contribute to Starbucks’ success by supporting SCTC & Farmer Support Centers (FSCs) operations relating to procurement of green coffee and cocoa, coffee hedge accounting, intercompany deferred profit elimination, and purchase price variance accounting for green coffee. This individual contributor will ensure the effective accounting and management of SCTC and FSC financials, while also acting as a green coffee accounting subject matter expert who is able to influence cross-functional teams between accounting, finance, operations, and technology.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains and develops various accounting systems and processes
- Recommends and implements ideas and innovations to improve existing systems, work processes, and procedures
- Actively engages in cross-functional settings to represent the team
- Assists manager with training of less experienced accountants
- Facilitates cross-training among the team
- Assists in prioritizing work and coordination of special projects or audits
- Informs and advises management on issues, seeking assistance to escalate issues as appropriate
- Prepares and distributes financial reports
- Interprets data for business partners and supports them on ad-hoc and special projects
- Sets up and maintains accounting and fiscal control records
- Prepares and reviews journal entries
- Reconciles accounts and reviews account reconciliations prepared by others
- Creates and maintains work paper documentation
- Researches new or existing accounting guidance for business transactions
- Summarizes and recommends appropriate accounting approach to management
- Implements new accounting policies and processes
Qualifications
We’d love to hear from people with:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Performing complex accounting activities in a high growth environment at a large, multi-national, public company
- Developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting policies and processes in a high growth environment
- Applying US GAAP to complex business transactions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to assess business processes and implement improvements and controls
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or other ERP) preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence others
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools
- Ability to work independently
- Displays initiative and can improve processes and document work performed
Starbucks Benefits
From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at [email protected].
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